Fun facts about Aného
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Aného was founded in the late 17th century by Ane people fleeing from Denkyira attacks in Elmina.
Aného
Togo
Aného, previously known as Anecho, Petit Popo or Little Popo, is a town in southeastern Togo, lying on the Gulf of Guinea near the border of Benin. It is situated 45 km east of the capital Lomé, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Togo in Maritime Region.
From the “History” section
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The town sheltered Ofori, the king of Accra, after his kingdom was conquered by the Akwamu Kingdom.
Aného
Togo
Aného, previously known as Anecho, Petit Popo or Little Popo, is a town in southeastern Togo, lying on the Gulf of Guinea near the border of Benin. It is situated 45 km east of the capital Lomé, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Togo in Maritime Region.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Francois Jake Green (Fanfan) · CC BY 3.0
Aného was the capital of German Togoland from 1885 to 1887.
Aného
Togo
Aného, previously known as Anecho, Petit Popo or Little Popo, is a town in southeastern Togo, lying on the Gulf of Guinea near the border of Benin. It is situated 45 km east of the capital Lomé, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Togo in Maritime Region.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Francois Jake Green (Fanfan) · CC BY 3.0
The town's main industries are farming and fishing, while it is still a center for Voodoo.
Aného
Togo
Aného, previously known as Anecho, Petit Popo or Little Popo, is a town in southeastern Togo, lying on the Gulf of Guinea near the border of Benin. It is situated 45 km east of the capital Lomé, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Togo in Maritime Region.
From the “Attractions” section
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Aneho Protestant Church was built in 1895 and is one of the notable buildings in the town.
Aného
Togo
Aného, previously known as Anecho, Petit Popo or Little Popo, is a town in southeastern Togo, lying on the Gulf of Guinea near the border of Benin. It is situated 45 km east of the capital Lomé, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Togo in Maritime Region.
From the “Attractions” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Francois Jake Green (Fanfan) · CC BY 3.0